Breaking down each quarter of the Ravens’ 2026 schedule
From Brazil and Buffalo to AFC North battles in December, here's a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of the Ravens' road ahead.
The Baltimore Ravens officially know the road ahead, and if there was ever any doubt about what Jesse Minter's first season would look like, the NFL schedule release put it to rest immediately. Baltimore once again received one of football's most difficult paths, loaded with playoff contenders, primetime showcases, brutal travel demands, and AFC North matchups that could shape the conference playoff picture. Baltimore enters 2026 with championship aspirations and one of the NFL's deepest rosters.
They'll also need every bit of that depth. International travel, late-season division games, and multiple postseason-caliber opponents make this another demanding road through the AFC. Here's how each quarter of Baltimore's 2026 season shapes up.
Quarter 1 (Weeks 1-4): Immediate tests and Brazil spotlight The Ravens open on the road against Indianapolis before returning home for New Orleans. Neither game appears overwhelming on paper, but Baltimore quickly enters national spotlight territory in Week 3. The Rio de Janeiro showdown against Dallas instantly becomes one of the NFL's premier regular-season events.
Lamar Jackson against Dak Prescott. Zay Flowers against CeeDee Lamb. Two iconic franchises are playing internationally with playoff expectations.